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Annual Events & Festivals
January
MHS Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament
(Third weekend in January)
Some of the finest basketball players in the state compete for the title on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 620-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418
Mid America Girls Basketball Tournament
(Fourth weekend in January)
Watch eight girls teams compete on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday evenings at the benefit tournament. 620-241-9500 or www.mcpherson.com/418
FEBRUARY
Building and Remodeling Show
(Last weekend of February)
Visit with a number of exhibitors for all your building or remodeling needs. Community Building, 122 East Marlin, Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-5, 620-241-4044
May
 McPherson Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Club Rock Sale & Swap
(First weekend in May)
Rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry & lapidary work at the 4-H Building, 600 W Woodside, Friday & Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10:30 -3, Free Admission (620) 241-2433.
C.A.R.S. Show
McPherson College
(620) 242-0400
The annual CARS Show is completely organized by students in the McPherson College Automotive Restoration Students Club.
www.mcpherson.edu/technology
 McPherson County All Schools Day
(Second week in May)
Week-long celebration with numerous activities on Friday, including parade downtown, carnival, Madathon, bull riding, concessions and more 800-324-8022 or www.allschoolsday.com
June
Spring Wildflower Tour
(1st Saturday in June)
Join us for a guided tram tour of spring prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
 Tartan Turkey Golf Tournament
(Last Saturday in June)
Turkey Creek Golf Course sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce 620-241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org
Summer Music Series
(June, July, August)
Enjoy music among the trees behind the Museum. McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1130 E. Euclid, 620-241-8464, www.mcphersonmuseum.com
July
 4th of July Celebration
(July 3rd at dark)
Independence Day celebration with fireworks at Grant Sports Complex
800-324-8022
Shop the Night Away
(Last Friday night in July)
Sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment, and prizes on Main Street, 6-10 p.m. 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Mowbray Metric Bike Ride
(Third weekend in July)
Fun ride with mapped unsagged and sagged rides available in various route lengths
620-241-0350
August
United Way Triathlon
(Third Saturday in August)
Compete as an individual or get a group of friends together for a team. 620-241-5152 or macuway@sbcglobal.net
When Pigs Fly In & BBQ Contest
(Last weekend in August)
A Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned Contest. Airplane rides, car show, parachute jumps, food. McPherson Airport, 1000 S Hwy 81 Bypass, Sat. 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 620-241-3303 or www.mcphersonchamber.org
September
Fall Wildflower Tour
(1st Saturday in September)
Join us for a guided tram tour of fall prairie flowers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
Bark in the Park
(Labor Day)
Outdoor doggie water festival, cuisine by local chefs, sponsored by McPherson County Humane Society, 5-8 p.m., 620-241-0807
McPherson (KS) Scottish Festival
(Fourth weekend in September)
Highland dance, heavy athletic, dance and bagpipe competition, entertainment, food, vendors and classes. Lakeside Park, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9:30-4, 800-324-8022 or www.macfestival.org
Annual Car Show
(Fourth Saturday in September)
View new, restored and special-interest cars. Sponsored by the McPherson Area Cruisers at Lakeside Park 8-3:30, 800-324-8022
OCTOber
Burnin’ Down Main Chili Cook-Off
(First Saturday in October)
Competition, live entertainment and concessions, Main Street, 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Artful Taste of Autumn
(First Saturday in October)
Enjoy wine tasting and tapas in a rural setting. 800-324-8022
Mountain Man Rendezvous
(First weekend in October)
Step back into the 1800’s and experience life of early explorers and trappers. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. 620-628-4455 or www.cyberkraft.com/maxwell
Halloween Parade
(Thursday before Halloween, check date)
Costume parade and trick or treat down Main Street at 6 p.m., 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Pink Pajama Party
An event to encourage awareness about breast cancer with a silent auction to raise funds for families in the area who are struggling with breast cancer. 620-241-8319
November
Downtown Holiday Open House
(First weekend in November)
Bring the family downtown for a fun start to your holiday shopping. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5, 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
December
Mini Main
(First Saturday in December)
A holiday shopping experience for younger children, gifts priced under $10. Community Building, 122 Marlin, 620-241-7430 or mainst@mcphersonks.org
Trolley Christmas Light Tours
(weekly Thanksgiving to Christmas)
Take a tour on the trolley of homes decked out in lights for the holidays beginning in downtown McPherson.
800-324-8022
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